Obituaries

Jul 19, 2023

Harold "Harry" Sauerwein, 91, of Gastonia passed away July 19, 2023, at his home.

He was born February 5, 1932, in Buffalo, New York, son of the late Raymond Fredrick Sauerwein and Dorothy Frank Sauerwein.

Harry was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, brother-in-law and friend. He prided himself on being a...

Jul 18, 2023

Robert Boyce Oakley, 89, of Gastonia passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 18, 2023

He was born October 2, 1933, in Gaston County to the late Herbert & Etta Oakley. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brothers James, Gordon, and Harry; sister Mary Emily Threlkeld.

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Jul 16, 2023

Derrian "Dae-Dae" Cooper, 25, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 22, 1997, a native of Gaston Co, NC.

Dae-Dae attended Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, Gastonia. He was an avid motorcycle rider and loved his family and friends.

He was preceded in...

Jul 16, 2023

Wilma Tanner, 93, of Gastonia, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her residence.

She was born in Murphy, NC on August 29, 1929, to the late Harve & Marcinia Beavers.

Wilma married her sweetheart, Clifford Tanner on September 2, 1946, who preceded her in death on May 4,...

Jul 15, 2023

Rubie "Richard" Moore, 77, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born March 1, 1946, in Cocke County, TN, to the late Elbert and Millie Moore.

In addition to his parents, Rubie was preceded in death by his siblings, Helen Garner and G.B. Moore.

Rubie is survived...

Jul 14, 2023

Julie Eve Lowder, 63, of Gastonia, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at her residence.

She was born November 6, 1959, in Gaston County to the late Larry and Allie Faye Lazenby.

Julie attended Evangel Assembly of God in Gastonia. Julie loved plants and gardening, she also loved fashion and shopping. Her favorite place to...

Jul 14, 2023

Latasha "Tasha LaLa" Renee Lee, 38, of Bessemer City, passed away July 14,2023.

She was born November 27, 1984, in Coffee County, Alabama.

Tasha LaLa had a big heart. She was a good person and was always willing to help anyone.

A celebration of Tasha LaLa's life will be held 1:00 pm Monday,...

Jul 14, 2023

Brenda Joyce Barrett, 75, of Stanley, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC.

She was born November 12, 1947, in Mecklenburg County to the late James & Mildred Dickerson.

Brenda, also known by her handle "Southern Star" was a truck driver for many years. Her and her husband...

Jul 12, 2023

Elizabeth Cheyenne Asbury, 24, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away July 12, 2023.

She was born July 19, 1998, in Gaston County, NC, to Roger and April Tarbush Asbury.

Elizabeth was working on her college degree online prior to the car accident.  She enjoyed trips to the mountains and the beach with her son, Henry....

Jul 11, 2023

Robert "Doug" Douglas Jenkins, 69, of Bessemer City, passed away on July 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born September 11, 1953, in Gaston County, son of the late Robert Blair Jenkins and Mary Crigger Jenkins.

Doug was a very unique and talented guy. He never met a musical instrument he couldn't learn to...

Jul 11, 2023

Frances Whitesides Lionello, 88, of Belmont, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born January 18, 1935, in Gaston County, NC, to the late William Henry and Lula Mae Lee Ballard.

In addition to her parents, Frances was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard...

Jul 11, 2023

Steve Knox Meredith, known to all as Don, passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2023. We have a great peace knowing that he has reached Heaven to see his Savior and beautiful wife.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Kenneth and Brent Meredith, Barbara King, Gregory Melton, Latosha Haney, Jamie Meredith and...

Jul 10, 2023

Tracey Lee Holmes, 59, of Lincolnton, NC, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. She was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Richard Joseph Holmes, Sr., and Nancy Jane Scott Holmes.

Tracey was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC, where she loved serving the church and her church family. Tracey loved to...

Jul 10, 2023

James "Deacon" Hayes, 81, of Gastonia, NC, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

He was born May 15, 1942, in Spartanburg, SC to the late James and Janie Hayes.

James was a member of Garver Memorial Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC. He was also a member of the...

Jul 10, 2023

Mildred Jerline Smith, 85, of Kings Mountain, went home to be with the Lord on July 10, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia.

She was born May 12, 1938, in Maysville, Georgia, daughter of the late Newt William Veal and Lucille Jacks Veal.

Mildred loved her family so much and was a wonderful...

Jul 8, 2023

Viola "Tiny" Postell, 73, of Clover, SC, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Robin Johnson House in Dallas, NC.

She was born March 17, 1950, in Rutherford County, NC, to the late Viola Byers.

Tiny was a member of Southside Baptist Church in Gastonia, NC.  She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  ...

Jul 8, 2023

William "Bill" Frank Crisp, 85, of Belmont, NC, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born August 15, 1937, in Dillsboro, NC, the son of the late Frank William Crisp and Sina Lawing Crisp.

William was a veteran of the United States Air Force; and he also served...

Jul 7, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Yvonne Price, age 65, departed from her tired earthly form July 7, 2023, after a life-long battle with diabetes.

Cindy was born November 16, 1957, in Gastonia to Patsy Jo Smith and the late Everette Elmer Tanner Jr.

She married her soulmate and best friend, Vincent Dean Price, on December 11, 1989, who...

Jul 6, 2023

Edward Eugene Rimmer, 82, of Dunn, NC, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

He was born January 16, 1941, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Raymond Riley Rimmer and Texie Sisk Rimmer.

Edward was a long-time member of First Assembly of God in Gastonia, NC.  ...

Jul 4, 2023

Ernest Edward Stines, 95, of Gastonia, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Caromont Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 8, 1927, in Gaston County to the late Frank and Mary Stines.

Ernest served in the United Stated Navy in World War II.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded...